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Independence Day Parking Tips

Posted on by Charles

Annapolis will celebrate Independence Day with a parade and fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. For complete event details, including parade times and locations, please visit https://www.annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1476.

Here are your “need to know” Independence Day parking and traffic tips:

On July 4th, Main Street and the Spa Creek Bridge (from Eastport to downtown) will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 p.m. and remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks, at approximately 10 p.m.  Parking in downtown will be crowded. In addition, close-in parking may make it more difficult for out-of-towners to get out of town after the celebration.

Please be aware that the closer you get to downtown the harder it will be to park and the more difficulty you will have getting out of town after the celebration. For up-to-date parking information, visit www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

Park in Knighton Garage or Park Place Garage and take the free downtown shuttle to the top of Main Street. Remember that Hillman Garage is closed for rebuilding until June 2023. Gotts, Whitmore and Calvert Street garages will be open. Please be alert to on-street parking signage; some areas in downtown have changed to resident-only (permit parking) and paid hourly parking through the ParkMobile app.

The downtown shuttle will run from 8 a.m. to midnight on July 4, 2022.

Due to heavy traffic and large attendance, local garages may fill up early. Therefore, the City will also provide free shuttle service from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Gate 5) to Lawyers Mall from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Parking at Navy Stadium will be $10 per vehicle on Monday, July 4, 2022.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Beginning at 4 p.m. and extending until about 10:30 p.m., parking will be prohibited and violators may be towed from the following areas:

  • City Dock
  • Main Street
  • Randall Street
  • Market Space
  • Both sides of Severn Avenue between First and Burnside Streets

ROAD RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES

In Eastport, vehicular traffic into the north side of the Eastport Peninsula will be restricted between 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  Pedestrian traffic will be permitted. Roadblocks will be set up at 6 p.m. at Sixth Street at Severn Avenue, and Sixth Street at Chesapeake Avenue denying access to downtown via the Spa Creek Bridge.  Off Edgewood Road, Bembe Beach Road from Awald Road to the end will be closed for a private event.

Prince George Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Craig Street to Maryland Avenue from 2 p.m. to midnight.  East Street will be posted as “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from 2 p.m. to midnight. Randall Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from 2 p.m. to midnight.

Vehicular traffic will be denied access to the downtown area beginning at 5 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m.  Road blocks will also be set up in the following locations:

  • King George Street and College Avenue
  • Prince George Street and College Avenue
  • North Street and College Avenue
  • Church Circle and Main Street
  • Duke of Gloucester Street at Conduit Street, at Green Street, at St. Mary’s Street and at Compromise Street

Traffic will be allowed to flow down Duke of Gloucester Street from Church Circle and into Eastport via one lane (not into downtown Annapolis) until 9 p.m.  At that time, the Spa Creek Bridge will be closed and Duke of Gloucester Street will be closed to ensure pedestrian safety and to facilitate the movement of foot traffic leaving the area after the fireworks display.

BOATING RESTRICTIONS

The draw span of the Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to boat traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Because of the anticipated crowded conditions, boaters are urged to select their preferred viewing area anchorage early and are also warned to avoid the 1,000-foot Safety Zone around the fireworks barge. For questions about boat restrictions during the fireworks, contact the City Harbormaster’s Office at 410-263-7973.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the streets and sidewalks in Annapolis is prohibited.  Alcoholic beverages are also prohibited at Susan Campbell Park. Fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited at Susan Campbell Park along with the firing of pyrotechnics and flares.

CITY OFFICE CLOSURES

City of Annapolis offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Both Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center and Stanton Center will be closed on Monday July 4. The Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park will be open with reduced hours Monday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Annapolis Transit will NOT operate regular transit on Independence Day but will operate shuttle bus service to and from Navy Stadium and Lawyer’s Mall from 4:30 p.m. to midnight.

Juneteenth Event Parking Tips

Posted on by Parker Mcclelland

The City of Annapolis will play host to the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration and Parade June 17th and June 18th. For complete event details, please visit www.the annapolis juneteenth.org. Please find below parking tips and additional information for attendees. 

Celebrating Juneteenth 2022 in Annapolis

June 17 – The Gala

>> A VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday June 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis. Cost of the event is $100. African attire is requested but not required. For ticket information to the Gala, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Annapolis-Juneteenth-Gala

June 18 – The Parade

>>Noon to 2:00 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday with a Juneteenth Parade that begins at City Dock at noon and ends at Bates Athletic Complex. City Dock is not only home to the Alex Haley Memorial, but is a designated “UNESCO Middle Passage Site of Remembrance,” indicating the role of the Annapolis port as a destination for the trade of human cargo. 

>>PARADE ROUTE: The parade will go up Main Street, around Church Circle, continue on West Street to Amos Garrett Blvd., and conclude at Maryland Hall/the Bates Athletic Complex. Visitors can enjoy the parade from any spot along the route. 

>>ROAD CLOSURES: On-street parking will be limited along the parade route. Annapolis Police will have rolling road closures along the parade route until its conclusion. Be alert to police direction and follow detours. 

>>PARKING: US Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is preferred parking for this event. At $10 per vehicle for the entire day, Juneteenth parade and festival attendees should enter through GATE FIVE (entrance off Taylor Avenue). A free shuttle will run from the stadium to the parade and festival (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and then from the stadium to the festival (12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Other parking options include Park Place, Knighton and Gotts garages. For information on these parking destinations, visit www.annapolisparking.com. 

>>ALERTS: Text “JUNE2022” to 38276 to receive text alerts from the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during this event. Attendees are encouraged to download the “PrepareMe Annapolis” app to receive OEM and event information (available on Apple and Android).

June 18 – The Festival

>>2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The parade will conclude at Bates Athletic Complex where the festival will include live music and entertainment, vendors, food and a Freedom Way display. At the end of the night, a fireworks display will go off. Admission to the festival is free. 

>>PARKING: US Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is preferred parking for this event. At $5 per vehicle for the entire day, Juneteenth parade and festival attendees should enter through GATE FIVE (entrance off Taylor Avenue). A free shuttle will run from the stadium to the parade and festival (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and then from the stadium to the festival (12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.). 

>>ALERTS– Text “JUNE2022” to 38276 to receive text alerts from the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during this event. Attendees are encouraged to download the “PrepareMe Annapolis” app to receive OEM and event information (available on Apple and Android).

For more information, visit www.the annapolis juneteenth.org.

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Historic Maryland Avenue

Location: Maryland Avenue (Maryland State House to United States Naval Academy

Relive history with a stroll along Maryland Avenue from the Maryland State House to the gate of the United States Naval Academy, a historic path that was often frequented by Thomas Jefferson. Sit on the steps of the Chase Lloyd House where Jefferson once sketched, or visit the local book store where Jefferson spent hours reading and studying. Also located on the three-block path are world-class custom jewelers, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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Residential Parking Permit Registration Now Open

Posted on by Kelly Farrell

Annapolis residents may purchase their new Fiscal Year 2023 Residential Parking Permit (RPP) effective immediately. City residents who live in one of the City’s five zoned districts may purchase their new permit online at www.annapolisparking.com by clicking “Residential Parking Permits.” The new permits will be effective from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Residents with a current permit must purchase their new permit before July 1, 2022 to ensure their vehicle’s permit is valid for this new registration year. After July, residents may purchase permits on a prorated basis throughout the year. RPP stickers will be sent to residents via U.S. mail soon after purchase. There are no changes to permit prices this year and all major credit and debit cards are accepted. Proof of residency is required.

[Purchase Your Permit]

This year, the purchasing portal features a new interface designed to simplify the purchasing experience. Applicants will need to create a new account, and then simply follow the prompts to complete their purchase.

While online registration is the easiest way to get a permit, residents may also visit the Annapolis Parking office at 60 West Street, Suite 106 or call Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 for assistance.

To protect residents’ personal information, the purchasing portal on www.AnnapolisParking.com utilizes encrypted SSL technology to protect customer data during the purchasing process. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 or annapolisparking@spplus.com.

On Street Parking Districts 1 & 2

Posted on by Parker Mcclelland

Changes are coming to on-street parking in the downtown core (in Parking Districts 1 and 2, see map below). ParkMobile signs are being placed to indicate that on-street parking in these residential zones is moving to paid two-hour parking. The signs will be in place without enforcement for a two-week grace period. Enforcement will begin on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Residents with parking stickers (Districts 1 & 2) will retain free parking privileges. Please contact SP+ to ensure that your parking stickers are up-to-date.

The City of Annapolis instituted this change because over many months and numerous community meetings, residents and resident association leaders pressed for prioritizing downtown parking specifically for residents during the rebuild of the Hillman Garage. Paid two-hour parking on residential streets incentivizes non-residents to migrate their parking needs to surface lots and garages.

USING PARK MOBILE: Non-residents are encouraged to download the ParkMobile app (Android/Apple). After the app has been downloaded, add your vehicle tag, payment method and allow “location enabled services” to automatically determine ParkMobile parking zone data. Parking can also be paid by texting “PARK” to 77223 or calling 877-727-5758 (or 877 PARK 758). DETAILS & HOURS: In Districts 1 & 2, parking will be free to downtown residents with a specific permit and limited to TWO-HOUR PAID PARKING for all others from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both parking districts will be permit parking ONLY from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. with the exception of some holidays and events as determined by the City.

WHAT ABOUT GUESTS? Guest passes will continue to be issued to residents, up to 10 per month, per household plus 25 annually. Contact www.AnnapolisParking.com for details.

HILLMAN GARAGE: For more information on the 14-month rebuild of Hillman, visit www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

The City’s goal is to make sure there are parking spaces available for our residents. Throughout the rebuild of Hillman, the City will continue to assess resident needs and make changes as warranted.

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Historic Maryland Avenue

Location: Maryland Avenue (Maryland State House to United States Naval Academy

Relive history with a stroll along Maryland Avenue from the Maryland State House to the gate of the United States Naval Academy, a historic path that was often frequented by Thomas Jefferson. Sit on the steps of the Chase Lloyd House where Jefferson once sketched, or visit the local book store where Jefferson spent hours reading and studying. Also located on the three-block path are world-class custom jewelers, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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Naval Academy Commissioning Week Parking Tips

Posted on by Kelly Farrell

Annapolis welcomes family and friends of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2022 Midshipmen for Commissioning Week activities, May 22 to 27, 2022. The graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2022 will take place on Friday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis. For a full listing of events and activities, visit https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek.

PARKING: The best option for getting onto the yard is to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and take the free shuttle to enter through the Visitor Center at Gate One. With the closure of the downtown Hillman Garage for a rebuild, the closest parking garage options are: Gott’s, Knighton and Park Place. For more information on parking and navigating downtown, visit: www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

HEAVY TRAFFIC: Allow yourself plenty of extra time to navigate increased traffic and please be courteous to out-of-town drivers who are unfamiliar with City streets. Download the “Prepare Me Annapolis” mobile app (Apple/Android) to receive local traffic alerts. On Friday, May 27, traffic around Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Blvd. will be heavy until approximately 3 p.m.

TEMPORARY ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURES: On Tuesday, May 24, the Route 450 (Naval Academy) bridge will be closed between 10:45 a.m. until approximately 3:45 p.m. for the Blue Angels flyover rehearsal. The bridge will close again on Wednesday, May 25 at approximately 1:45 p.m. until approximately 4 p.m. for the Blue Angels flight demonstration.

DOWNTOWN PARKING LIMITATIONS: Expect parking to be limited throughout the week. Visit www.AnnapolisParking.com to reserve garage parking at Gott’s Garage in advance. There will be strict enforcement of metered parking, two-hour limited spaces, Residential Permit Zones and red zones. Visitors are strongly encouraged to park at Knighton (Corner of Colonial Avenue and West Street) and Park Place (Just off of West Street and Spa Road) Garages and take the free downtown shuttle.

On Friday, May 27, 2022, there will be no state employee parking at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Lot. The parking lot will be reserved for graduation attendees. City and state employees who normally park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium should relocate to the Calvert Street Garage.

Spring Sailboat Show Parking Details

Posted on by Kelly Farrell

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is back at City Dock and will run from 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 1 at City Dock in downtown Annapolis. With thousands of visitors, vendors and staff in town for this great event, be sure you have the latest tips on the most convenient parking around town, as well as parking restrictions in certain locations.

RESTRICTIONS:

Cars will not be permitted to park at the end of Dock Street (from the Harbormaster’s Office to Susan Campbell Park) beginning at midnight on April 25. Cars that remain after that time will be removed. Dock Street and Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water will be closed to vehicles and used for show setup.

Boats will have limited dockage in Ego Alley after Sunday, April 24. Pay attention to red mooring bags and no docking signs. As always, visitors must check in with the Harbormaster (410-263-7973 or VHF 17).

Vendor load-ins will begin on April 26 and 27.

PARKING TIPS:

Visitors can pay to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Eastport Elementary School. There is a free shuttle to the show from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Eastport Elementary is a short walk across the Spa Creek bridge.

City Garages: Park at any one of the regular city garages: Noah Hillman, Knighton, Gotts Court, or Park Place and take the Free Downtown Shuttle.

Online Pre-Paid Parking Option: Visitors can reserve parking in advance at Gotts (25 Calvert Street, $16.80 per day), Hillman (150 Duke of Gloucester, $22.40 per day) or Knighton (1a Colonial Ave. at $11.20 per day) garages.

Additional Garages: Visitors may also find free parking at the State-owned Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 pm, Monday-Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage located at 25 Clay Street is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 pm.

For details on the boat show: www.AnnapolisBoatShows.com.

Hillman Garage

Posted on by Parker Mcclelland

Hillman Garage is Being Rebuilt

Enhanced Downtown Annapolis Shuttle Begins April 25 
Free Buses with New Design, Increased Frequency and Clearly Marked Stops 
 Click HERE to Review the Shuttle Route and Stops

The City of Annapolis is unveiling an enhanced free downtown shuttle service ahead of the rebuild of Hillman Garage. 

The free service, with upgraded buses, new design, increased frequency and new clearly marked signs to indicate each stop, will connect visitors and residents to parking garages and surface lots along West Street/Calvert Street/Church Circle and Main Street. 

Operating seven days a week, the free shuttle will be in service from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.  The enhanced free shuttle will be in service beginning April 25.

During peak weekday hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the service will operate with increased frequency (10 minutes or less).

“Part of our temporary mobility plan while Hillman is being rebuilt is to offer residents convenient ways to park safely, then quickly get downtown,” said City Manager David Jarrell. “The enhanced free shuttle is just one of the ways we are reinforcing that ‘downtown Annapolis is open for business.’”  

As part of the enhanced free shuttle service, new signs will be erected to clearly mark shuttle stops, including:

  • Park Place Garage
  • Knighton Garage
  • West Street at Lafayette Street 
  • West Street at Calvert Street (westbound only)
  • Church Circle/Circuit Court
  • City Hall
  • Main Street at Gorman Street

The signs will also include a QR code so riders can check out where shuttles are located in real time.

 The City will also launch an open-air electric trolley to make a close-in loop between Calvert Street, State Circle, Maryland Avenue, Market Space, Main Street and West Street, accessible from Gotts Garage (25 Calvert Street), Whitmore Garage (37 Clay Street) and Calvert Garage (19 St. Johns St.). The “10-Minute Trolley” can be flagged down at any point along the route. In late May, on-demand service will begin from mobility partner VIA to and from fixed locations using their proprietary smartphone app. 

In addition to the free downtown shuttle, electric trolley and on-demand Via option, there are also 1,000 additional public parking spaces at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.  Annapolis Transit operates the State Shuttle between the stadium and Maryland State House. The fare for a one-way trip on the State Shuttle is $2.

Other downtown parking options will continue to include Dock Street, on-street metered locations (using ParkMobile), and close-in surface lots including Basil, Donner, South Street and Larkin. 

 Initial work on the Hillman garage rebuild began April 4 with the garage expected to close to parking on May 2 for the 14-month rebuild. 

 The City urges local residents and businesses to sign up for the e-newsletters on the new website, www.AccessAnnapolis.com, to stay up-to-date on the latest construction news and for additional parking and travel options.

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HISTORIC MARYLAND AVENUE

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Historic Maryland Avenue

Location: Maryland Avenue (Maryland State House to United States Naval Academy

Relive history with a stroll along Maryland Avenue from the Maryland State House to the gate of the United States Naval Academy, a historic path that was often frequented by Thomas Jefferson. Sit on the steps of the Chase Lloyd House where Jefferson once sketched, or visit the local book store where Jefferson spent hours reading and studying. Also located on the three-block path are world-class custom jewelers, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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Hillman Garage Rebuild to Begin on April 4 Garage Will Close to Parking Later in April

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Visit AccessAnnapolis.com for Information on Parking and Transit Options

On Monday, April 4, crews will begin preliminary work to rebuild Annapolis’ downtown Noah Hillman Garage. During the preliminary phase, the garage will remain open. The work will involve staging safety equipment, installing construction fencing, surveying, and initial removal work.

The timing will allow the garage to remain open through the conclusion of the 2022 Maryland General Assembly session. In a few weeks, the garage will close to parking for 14 to 16 months for a total rebuild.

Residents and visitors to Annapolis are reminded that, during construction, downtown Annapolis will remain open.

ABOUT THE DEMO

Project managers have taken the sensitive location in the Annapolis Historic District into consideration in the demolition of the garage. First, all work will generally occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Next, the dismantling of the garage will occur with a focus on minimizing dust, noise and vibrations. Vibration monitors will be in place to protect surrounding buildings and dust mitigation measures will be implemented on the worksite.

Gorman Street will be closed to general traffic except for a single lane maintained for parking and delivery access. Access to that single lane will be coordinated with the contractor.

In order to help residents and visitors navigate downtown during the 14-month rebuild, a website www.AccessAnnapolis.com was created to serve as a hub for parking and transit information to help residents, businesses, employees, customers, and visitors plan their visit to downtown Annapolis.

“We are excited to get started on this milestone project and measures we have taken to ensure Annapolis is open and vibrant as ever during the rebuild,” said Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley. “When the garage is complete, it will be an amazing asset with more parking spaces, stormwater controls and environmental features including a solar roof, EV chargers, easier payments, better lighting, and more safety features. This will be a structure that takes Annapolis into the future.”

In listening to downtown residents and businesses, the City has prioritized planning to protect residential parking in downtown and to move people around the City through the creation of a temporary mobility plan. Residents and visitors to downtown will have a number of parking and transit options available during the rebuild.

Residential Parking: There will be no changes for Ward One permit holders. The Annapolis Mobility and Resilience Partners (AMRP) team has worked to protect residential parking by transitioning paid, on-street parking for non-residents to paid parking through the ParkMobile app and ensuring availability through enhanced parking enforcement in downtown.

Where Can I Park? Without Hillman, there remain more than 3,400 lot and garage spaces available in downtown. The first part of the mobility plan is to help individuals find alternative parking that meets their needs including close-in parking garages such as Gotts Court garage. The City will strongly incentivize parking at Park Place (750 spaces) through reduced parking rates for the duration of the rebuild. Those who hold monthly parking passes at Hillman will be transferred to Gotts Court or Knighton garages (contact Annapolisparking.com to transfer your monthly pass).

Getting Around: A FREE shuttle route, enhanced with upgraded buses, will traverse the usual downtown (Circulator) route (Park Place to Main Street and back) with increased frequency. For those who park at Gotts (540 spaces) and Whitmore (278 spaces) garages, an electric trolley will make a close-in 10 minute loop between Calvert Street, State Circle, Main Street and West Street. Later this spring, there will also be an option from the City’s microstransit vendor, Via, offering on-demand services to and from fixed locations through their proprietary smartphone app.

In addition, there are 1,000 additional public parking spaces at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. Annapolis Transit operates the State Shuttle between the stadium and the Maryland State House buildings. The fare for a one-way trip on the State Shuttle is $2. Downtown parking options will continue to include Dock Street, on-street metered locations, and close-in surface lots including Basil, Donner, South Street and Larkin.

The City urges local residents and businesses to sign up for the e-newsletters to stay up-to-date on the latest construction news. Sign up at www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

“The process for reaching a consensus on the design and rebuild of Hillman has been a multi-year effort with hundreds of stakeholders, including residents, businesses and elected officials, having input through over the many public meetings,” said City Manager David Jarrell. “Getting to the start of construction is a great achievement and I want to thank our involved stakeholders, the City staff and our City Council. We also appreciate the great work that has been done by our development team, Annapolis Mobility and Resilience Partners (AMRP). We appreciate everyone’s patience as we have worked through the inevitable issues associated with this large, important project. The new garage will be a tremendous enhancement for downtown Annapolis.”

Once completed, the new Hillman garage, built on the existing footprint, will include more total parking spaces (increasing from 425 current spaces to 590 spaces in the new garage); working elevators; easier entry, exit and payments; smart technologies like wayfinding and parking space detectors; stormwater controls; solar arrays on the roof (providing shade for cars while generating energy); Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations; bicycle parking; improved lighting, safety and security features; multi-purpose areas on the ground floor; and more.

Spring Events

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As the weather turns warmer, the City of Annapolis welcomes several significant events in downtown, including Maryland Day events on March 25-26, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and African Diaspora event on Saturday, April 2, and the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1.

Before attending these events, visitors are encouraged to check in at www.accessannapolis.com and make a plan for parking and transit because construction is slated to begin soon on the Noah Hillman Garage in downtown.

During the boat show, the City Dock surface lot, Donner surface lot and Basil surface lot will be closed. These lots are open and operational during the other events, but some of the spaces may be limited or restricted.

When Hillman garage goes offline, there remain more than 3,400 parking spaces available in Annapolis. Transit options to get visitors from garages into downtown will include the Circulator Shuttle and a separate Electric Trolley running more frequently between parking assets close to downtown. Reserved close-in garage parking for the Spring Sailboat Show can be pre-purchased by visiting www.AnnapolisParking.com. An additional 1,000 spaces are available at Navy Stadium with a $2 shuttle to and from Lawyer’s Mall (Bladen at College Avenue).

CIRCULATOR SHUTTLE: The Circulator will make a continuous loop from Park Place to City Dock. Download the Annapolis Circulator app on Apple or Android or visit the website to track the shuttle’s location in real time. The Circulator shuttle will stop at or near the following garages:

  • Park Place Garage, One Park Place (enter on the side by Miss Shirley’s)
  • West Garrett, 275 West Street
  • Knighton Garage, 1A Colonial Avenue
  • Graduate Hotel, 126 West Street
  • Gotts Garage, 25 Northwest Street (walk to West Street at Calvert)
  • Larkin Lot (surface lot), Larkin Street off West Street
  • Visitor Center (surface lot), Northwest Street at Calvert Street
  • South Street (surface lot), South Street off of Church Circle

TEN-MINUTE TROLLEY: The inner downtown ten-minute Electric Trolley will make a continuous loop from Calvert at West Street to Market Space and can be flagged down at any point along the route. Pickups are available at the following garages:

  • Gotts Garage, 25 Northwest Street
  • Whitmore Garage, 25 Clay Street
  • Calvert Street Garage, 19 St. Johns Street

During the Spring Sailboat Show, street parking in downtown will be restricted to RESIDENTS ONLY on the following streets:

  • Prince George Street from Craig Street to East Street
  • Randall Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
  • East Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
  • Green Street, Newman Street, and St. Mary’s Street.

ROAD CLOSURES: During the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, there will be rolling road closures for the parade along West Street, Church Circle, Main Street and Dock Street beginning at noon on April 2. For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade, visit: MLK Parade on Facebook.

For information on Maryland Day Events, visit: www.marylandday.org.

For information on the Annapolis Spring Boat Show, visit www.annapolisboatshows.com.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR and MAKE PLANS FOR OTHER UPCOMING PARADES IN DOWNTOWN ANNAPOLIS:

  • Monday, May 30, City of Annapolis Memorial Day Parade;
  • Saturday June 4, Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival;
  • Saturday, June 18, Annapolis Juneteenth Parade and Festival; and
  • Monday, July 4, City of Annapolis Independence Day Parade.

Valentine’s Day Parking Tips

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Valentine's Day dinner

Pair your Valentine’s Day visit in downtown Annapolis with easy, convenient parking. Here are a few parking tips for Monday, February 14, 2022.

Residents Park Free: Annapolis offers city residents free parking for up to 2 hours in the 4 city-owned garages: Park Place, Knighton, Gott’s Court, or Hillman Garages. To secure validations for Park Place, call the garage at (410) 295-1556. For validations at other garages, call (443) 648-3087.

Free Weeknight Parking: The Calvert Street Garage (the entrance is at 19 St. John’s Street) is free to the public Monday through Friday from 6 pm. to 6 am. The garage is a quick stroll from the Boutique District’s shops and restaurants on Maryland Avenue and State Circle, as well as the top of Main Street and Inner West Street. Visitors can also park free at on-street meters weeknights after 7:30 pm.

Reserve Garage Parking Ahead of Time: Visitors can reserve garage parking online in Knighton Garage along West Street or Gott’s Court Garage in Inner West Street, as well as the Noah Hillman Garage downtown. Visit annapolisparking.com, navigate to your preferred garage, and select “Buy Daily Parking.”

Contactless On-Street Parking: Park at on-street metered spaces with the ParkMobile smartphone app. For details on how to download and use ParkMobile, visit the Annapolis Parking Contactless Payment page.

Ask about Park Shop & Dine: Visitors to Annapolis can enjoy up to four hours of parking free in downtown Annapolis! Park in any of the city-owned garages (Noah Hillman, Gotts Court, Knighton or Park Place), ask the shop you patronized if they participate in Park Shop & Dine. Participating businesses can provide you with a coupon to cover one hour of free parking (most require in-store purchase). You can collect up to four.

Ride the free Circulator: The free Circulator includes stops for legislative session visitors, such as the School Street-Church Circle stop near the State House complex, the Calvert Street Garage stop, and the North Street-State Circle stop next to the State House and legislative buildings. Visitors can track the Circulator’s location in real-time by downloading the “RLS Shuttle” app to their smartphone and clicking “Annapolis,” or visiting www.annapolisparking.com/circulator-alternative-transportation/.

Find Valentine’s Day Specials: Plenty of shops, restaurants, and boutiques are offering Valentine’s Day specials. You can find them linked here.